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Is HTC Vive the virtual reality system for you?

What to consider before buying room-scale virtual reality hardware, and tips for getting started.

On Apr 5, 2016 by Dennis Scimeca

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Video game developers sue critic who compared them to thieves from ‘Home Alone’

He gave their game a bad review, but their lawsuit is even worse.

On Mar 17, 2016 by Jay Hathaway

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You can now pre-order the HTC Vive virtual-reality system

Fair warning: The Vive is a bit pricier than the Oculus Rift.

On Mar 1, 2016 by Imad Khan

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Video game about suicidal baby goes from joke to reality

Who left the bleach out?

On Dec 15, 2015 by David Britton

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Batman: Arkham Knight returning to Steam 4 months after buggy PC release

Will gamers embraced the once-flawed title?

On Oct 26, 2015 by Imad Khan

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Indie game studio wants to take third-person shooters to the playpen

It's toddler against toddler in frantic online multiplayer shooter game.

On Aug 10, 2015 by Imad Khan

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Steam accounts were vulnerable to serious password-reset bug for 4 days

It wasn't a hack, but it was just as bad.

On Jul 27, 2015 by Dennis Scimeca

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GOG Galaxy set to challenge Steam’s PC-gaming dominance

GOG Galaxy promises DRM-free game purchases and cross-play with Steam.

On May 5, 2015 by Dennis Scimeca

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Could a mysterious countdown clock mean we’re finally getting Half-Life 3?

The Black Mesa Research Facility website now has a timer.

On May 2, 2015 by Imad Khan

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Paid mods have already been yanked from Steam Workshop by Valve

Valve and Bethesda state that the new policy was a mistake.

On Apr 28, 2015 by Dennis Scimeca

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Valve fights spam by limiting Steam social features to people who spend money

Requiring a purchase before granting full access is meant to fight malicious accounts.

On Apr 20, 2015 by Dennis Scimeca

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Gamer livestreams his GTA V installation, someone steals his game code

A case study in how not to stream games online.

On Apr 14, 2015 by Dennis Scimeca

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Valve Software’s plan to take over your living room

Can micro PCs, a custom controller, and new streaming technology truly open up new markets for Valve?

On Mar 11, 2015 by Dennis Scimeca

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Finding numbers in the game industry’s data vacuum

Getting information on who bought games on Steam meant jumping through preposterous hoops.

On Mar 5, 2015 by Dennis Scimeca

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HTC and Valve reveal new Vive virtual reality headset

HTC unveiled the Vive headset along with a slew of other products.

On Mar 1, 2015 by Aja Romano